With the west coast in a very long and very bad drought, and the Midwest and Northeast seeing the coldest weather in 20 years, anything that can shake up the atmosphere might be welcomed. Welcome back, El Nino. That’s the warming of ocean waters off the coast of South America. Expected to begin a new this year, it could mean more rain for the West/SW, and for next Winter, a more moderate pace in temperatures. It’s a long way off, and even this will result in bad news SOMEWHERE, you can be sure. But here’s the article for your consideration:http://ravallirepublic.com/news/national/article_539d9194-a612-11e3-9d40-0019bb2963f4.html